U.S. Coast Guard Launches Criminal Investigation Into Disappearance of Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas
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By Madison E. Goldberg
Published on April 9, 2026.
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating the disappearance of American woman Lynette Hooker in the Bahamas on April 4. The couple had left Hope Town, on the day before, on a small dinghy to make their way to Elbow Cay. The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBP) has arrested a 59-year-old American male male in connection with Lynette's disappearance. The Coast Guard initially joined rescue efforts on April 7 and has since conducted extensive search-and-rescue operations. Lynette’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, has requested federal, state, or local authorities to investigate the circumstances of her disappearance.
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